Dena 106 Pharmacology: Adverse Reaction to Drugs (from p.8 in the packet)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Drug interaction | A response from two or more drugs acting simultaneously |
| Potentiation | A combination of drugs producing an effect greater than a single dose |
| Antagonism | When the action of a drug counteracts the action of another drug |
| Drug tolerance | Loss of drug's effectiveness due to repeated use |
| Hypersensitivity | An allergic reaction reaction to a drug |
| Side effect | A predictable effect from an medication. Acts on non-target areas |
| Idiosyncrasy | An unexpected reaction to a drug |
| Overdose | A toxic reaction to an excessive amount of a drug |
| Substance Abuse | Over or extreme use of a drug |
| Secondary effect | An indirect consequence of a drug |
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